1964 Checker Town vs. 1977 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1977 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 240 kg more than 1977 Ford Thunderbird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Checker Town | 1977 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Checker | Ford |
Model | Town | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |